Phlebotomist

Actalent is hiring full time Phlebotomists in the Richmond, Virignia area.

Job Description:

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training and making workflow recommendations.

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.

• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.

• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.

• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.

• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.

• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.

• Package specimens for transport.

• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.

• Attend annual department trainings.

• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills:

blood draw, specimen collection, customer service, phlebotomy certification, butterfly, laboratory, specimen processing, drawing blood, collection, blood drawing, centrifuge, centrifuging, patient information, data entry, venipuncture, phlebotomy

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.

• Minimum of 1 year work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.

• Must feel comfortable working alone and/or part of a team

• Experienced performing blood draws with straight and butterfly needles

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Environment:

Shift: Monday to Friday, day shift only.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.